Electric Dirt Bike Performance Builds
The Ultimate Powertrain Upgrade
The highest-performing electric dirt bikes are built around a balanced powertrain. Matching the controller, motor and battery allows every component to work together, delivering stronger acceleration, higher sustained power and more dependable performance.
Shock Moto's electric dirt bike performance builds bring together compatible high-output components for riders wanting to move beyond individual upgrades and build a complete performance-focused powertrain.
We offer both the Ventus AETOS V9600 GEN2 Pro and GEN2 Max controllers, allowing the controller platform to be matched to the battery voltage and performance requirements of the build.
Builds can be supplied as components or professionally installed, configured and tuned through our Wellington workshop.
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Matched Components
Controller, motor and battery combinations selected to operate as one complete system rather than unrelated upgrades.
Maximum Performance
Designed for riders who want to move beyond factory power restrictions and access the full capability of compatible upgraded components.
Matched Voltage
Controller voltage is selected to suit the battery and overall build, including 72V Pro and 96V Max configurations.
Professional Configuration
Controller settings can be matched to the battery, motor, gearing, riding conditions and rider goals.
Workshop Installation
Supply, installation, wiring checks and initial configuration are available through Shock Moto.
Built Around Your Bike
Performance builds are organised by bike platform so you can identify the right upgrade path for your machine.
Choosing the Right AETOS Controller
The AETOS V9600 GEN2 controller family is available in different voltage configurations. Choosing the correct controller is an important part of matching the battery, motor and target output of the bike.
AETOS V9600 GEN2 Pro
72V / 1200AThe GEN2 Pro is our primary controller option for high-output 72V performance builds. It is well suited to Light Bee, Talaria and other compatible platforms using a 72V performance battery.
Ventus lists the Pro for platforms including the Ventus V1+, Surron Light Bee and Ultra Bee, Talaria MX3, MX4, MX5 and XXX, E Ride Pro, Rerode and selected 79Bike models.
AETOS V9600 GEN2 Max
96V / 960AThe GEN2 Max is designed for higher-voltage 96V builds. It is the controller we feature for our Ultra Bee Pegasus configuration, where the 96V controller platform is matched to the 96V Pegasus battery.
Ventus lists the Max across the same range of compatible e-moto platforms, with final suitability depending on the complete battery, motor, wiring and installation configuration.
The biggest controller is not automatically the best controller
Controller choice should be based on system voltage, battery capability, motor limits and the intended tune. The goal is to build a matched powertrain rather than simply selecting the highest-current component.
Choose Your Bike Platform
The combinations below show the direction of our current Ventus performance builds. Final configuration depends on bike model, model year, battery fitment, controller compatibility, wiring, connectors, gearing and the rider's target performance.
Ventus Light Bee Performance Build
- Ventus AETOS V9600 GEN2 Pro Controller – 72V / 1200A
- Ventus Beast 28kW Motor
- Ventus 72V 51Ah 32kW Peak Performance Battery
Ventus Ultra Bee Pegasus Performance Build
- Ventus AETOS V9600 GEN2 Max Controller – 96V / 960A
- Ventus Beast 48kW Motor
- Ventus Pegasus 96V 56Ah Performance Battery
Ventus Talaria Performance Build
- Ventus AETOS V9600 GEN2 Pro Controller – 72V / 1200A
- Ventus Beast 28kW Motor
- Ventus 72V 51Ah 32kW Peak Performance Battery
Ventus One+ Performance Options
- Ventus AETOS GEN2 Pro or compatible controller configuration
- Ventus performance motor
- Ventus 72V high-output battery options
Custom E-Ride Pro Performance Build
- Compatible AETOS GEN2 controller
- Compatible Ventus performance motor
- Battery selected to suit the approved voltage configuration
Custom Performance Builds
- 79Bike, Rerode and compatible Light Bee-style platforms
- GEN2 Pro or GEN2 Max controller selection
- Controller, motor and battery matching
- Custom configuration and installation assessment
Why Upgrade the Complete Powertrain?
A controller, motor and battery each perform a different role. Upgrading one component can improve the bike, but it can also expose the limitations of another part of the system.
| Upgrade option | What changes | Best suited to | Potential limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controller only | Improved tuning, throttle response, adjustability and available output. | Riders wanting better control without replacing the full system. | The factory motor or battery may restrict maximum available power. |
| Controller + motor | Greater motor capability and more aggressive performance potential. | Riders wanting a substantial upgrade while retaining the existing battery. | The factory battery may limit current and sustained output. |
| Complete performance build | Controller, motor and battery are selected as a matched system. | Riders chasing the highest supported performance while removing major factory bottlenecks. | Higher cost and greater need for correct installation, setup and component matching. |
Your Performance Build Path
Power is limited by the weakest component
A high-output controller cannot deliver its full potential if the battery cannot safely supply the required current. Likewise, a powerful battery cannot make a motor safely handle more power than it is designed for. Complete builds are intended to reduce those mismatches.
Understanding Peak Power and Real-World Performance
Peak power figures are useful when comparing performance components, but they do not tell the complete story. Maximum power, sustained power, acceleration and top speed are all different measures.
Peak Power
The highest short-duration output available from the battery, controller and motor combination. Peak power is most noticeable during hard acceleration.
Maximum Top Speed
The highest speed the bike may reach with suitable gearing and conditions. It should not be treated as a continuous cruising-speed rating.
Sustained Power
The output the system can maintain without exceeding battery, controller or motor temperature limits. This is normally lower than peak output.
Real-World Performance
Acceleration and rideability also depend on bike weight, torque, gearing, traction, suspension, tyres and rider control — not kilowatts alone.
Maximum speed is not continuous speed
Sustained high-speed riding creates continuous heat in the motor, controller, battery, wiring and drivetrain. Safe sustained performance depends on the selected tune, gearing, cooling, ambient temperature, battery charge and riding conditions.
Complete Build Comparison
| Bike platform | Typical Ventus build | Controller | Peak package output | Approx. horsepower |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surron Light Bee | Beast 28kW + 72V 51Ah 32kW peak battery |
GEN2 Pro 72V / 1200A |
28kW | Approx. 37.5 hp |
| Surron Ultra Bee | Beast 48kW + Pegasus 96V 56Ah battery |
GEN2 Max 96V / 960A |
48kW | Approx. 64.4 hp |
| Talaria Sting | Beast 28kW + 72V 51Ah 32kW peak battery |
GEN2 Pro 72V / 1200A |
28kW | Approx. 37.5 hp |
| Ventus One+ | Compatible Ventus motor + 72V battery | GEN2 Pro or approved configuration | Build specific | Build specific |
Professional Installation and Setup
High-power electric dirt bike upgrades require more than simply bolting components onto the bike. Connections, wiring, battery compatibility, controller parameters, motor setup, gearing and the mechanical condition of the bike all need to be considered.
Shock Moto can supply, install and configure compatible performance powertrain components through our Wellington workshop. Each build can be discussed around the rider's intended terrain, experience, performance goals and preferred power delivery.
Planning a high-performance build?
Contact Shock Moto with your bike model, model year, current upgrades and target performance. We can help identify the correct AETOS controller, motor and battery combination and confirm installation requirements before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the AETOS GEN2 Pro and GEN2 Max?
The GEN2 Pro is a 72V / 1200A controller configuration, while the GEN2 Max is a 96V / 960A configuration. The correct option depends on the voltage and requirements of the complete powertrain. We feature the Pro for our 72V Light Bee and Talaria builds and the Max for our 96V Ultra Bee Pegasus build.
Is the GEN2 Max automatically more powerful than the GEN2 Pro?
Not simply because it is called Max. The Pro and Max are designed for different voltage configurations. Actual bike output depends on the battery, controller settings, motor, wiring, connectors and tune. Controller selection should be based on the complete system rather than the model name alone.
Do I need to upgrade the controller, motor and battery together?
Not necessarily. A controller-only upgrade can provide better tuning, throttle control and increased output while retaining the factory battery and motor within their safe limits. As target power increases, the motor or battery may become the next limiting component.
Why does a complete performance build need a larger battery?
A high-output controller can only use the voltage and current the battery is capable of safely supplying. At higher power levels, a factory battery may become the limiting component through current restrictions, voltage sag or battery-management limits.
Does a 32kW battery make a Light Bee a 32kW bike?
No. The complete system is limited by its controller, motor, battery, wiring, connectors and tune. For example, a build using the Ventus Beast 28kW motor should be treated as a 28kW package even when paired with a battery capable of higher peak output.
Does the Pegasus battery make an Ultra Bee a 75kW bike?
No. The Ventus Pegasus battery may have battery-level power capability above the rest of the powertrain, but the complete bike can only be operated within the safe limits of the controller, motor, wiring, connectors, drivetrain and selected tune. A Beast 48kW motor build should therefore not be described as a 75kW package.
How fast will my bike go after a performance build?
Top speed depends on much more than peak power. Gearing, wheel and tyre size, motor RPM, battery voltage, controller settings, rider weight, terrain and aerodynamic drag all affect maximum speed. We do not guarantee a particular top speed from a powertrain upgrade.
Can the bike sustain its maximum power continuously?
Peak power is generally a short-duration capability. Sustained high-output riding creates heat in the motor, controller, battery, wiring and drivetrain. Safe sustained output will normally be lower than the maximum peak figure and depends heavily on tune, cooling and riding conditions.
Can a high-power build still be suitable for trail riding?
Yes. A high-capability powertrain does not have to operate at maximum output all the time. Compatible controllers can provide different riding modes and can be configured for smoother throttle response, reduced output or more aggressive performance depending on the rider's requirements.
Can Shock Moto install and tune the complete build?
Yes. Shock Moto offers installation and initial configuration through our Wellington workshop. Final requirements and labour depend on the bike, components, existing modifications and desired setup.
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